river
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The River Wye has become the first river in the UK to be given cross-border rights covering it from source to sea.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
“We’re looking for places that we can push this fluid, should it fail, and try to prevent it from getting into our storm drains or river channels, and ultimately into the ocean,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
Staplin said he blames state and federal officials for failing to ensure sufficient river flows for salmon during the last drought.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Along river mouths, this distance is extended to 500 metres with respect to the estuary.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
Through the glare of the sun he glimpsed a sheet of green river, and an overhanging branch approaching him fast.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
Vocabulary lists containing river
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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Physical Geography - High School
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